There are tons of dim sum hot spots in Toronto that showcase different styles of the Cantonese delicacy from traditional cheap eats to extravagant modern dumplings with unique twists. In this city, you’re surrounded by tons of amazing dim sum restaurants, so if you’re craving some delicious dumplings, look no further.
Check out some of the best spots in Toronto to grab a plate full of mouth watering dim sum below.
Rosewood Chinese Cuisine
Rosewood serves up some of Toronto’s tastiest dim sum all day long, with special pricing on weekdays and all you can eat at night. This two-level Chinatown hot spot is full of traditional dim sum delicacies with a couple of newer twists. Some highlights on the menu, which even has pictures for beginners, include the har gow, crispy shrimp rolls, and lightly browned egg tarts.
Dim Sum King
Dim Sum King is a pretty simple spot that serves a huge variety of fresh dim sum from pan fried chive and shrimp cakes to steamed BBQ pork buns and everything in between. Located in the heart of Chinatown, Dim Sum King is full of authentic, delicious Chinese cuisine like Beijing duck and seafood pancakes.
Crown Princess
If you’re feeling fancy, Crown Princess is full of over-the-top decor with decorations like chandeliers and marble. This Bay St. spot is supposed to have some of the best dim sum in town, and most of their specialties take traditional dumplings and add some bright flavours for a modern twist. The Siu Mai at this spot take the traditional pork and shrimp steamed dumplings, and adds a dot of smoky foie gras mousse and swaps out fish roe for caviar.
Luckee
Celebrity chef Susur Lee runs this dim sum parlor that’s located in the Soho Metropolitan hotel.These all-day steamed, fried, or vegetarian dim sum dishes will wow you, especially when they’re paired with one of the restaurant’s Asian-inspired cocktails or sake on tap. The self-dubbed “nouvelle chinoise” cuisine features lots of unusual selections like the Marble Dungeness Crab Ravioli.
Rol San Restaurant
This delicious dim sum restaurant serves food all the way until 2 a.m., so if you’re looking to satisfy a late night dim sum craving, this is the spot for you. Rol San is the place to go for simple, delicious, and fast dim sum, so head there at all hours of the day to enjoy dumplings that are sure to melt in your mouth.
Pearl Harbourfront
If you want to enjoy some dim sum while taking in a beautiful view, chow down on some dumplings at Pearl Harbourfront, where you can compliment your meal with stunning panoramic views of the city’s waterfront. This Queen’s Quay Terminal restaurant has been serving up Chinese cuisine for almost thirty years now, so they really know what they’re doing.
Kwan Dim Sum
Kwan Dim Sum adds a modern, more elegant take on Cantonese brunch. There’s no rolling cart service at this tasty spot because the owner believes that crafting each and every dumpling or bun to order offers an unmatched freshness for your tastebuds. Kwan Dim Sum is a delicate blend of a lot of east Cantonese influences with a little bit of the west as well.
Lai Wah Heen
Lai Wah Heen is an upscale dim sum restaurant located inside of the DoubleTree by Hilton. This elegant menu boasts delicious dumplings filled with unique ingredients like lobster or chicken and truffle. Lai Wah Heen means “luxurious meeting place,” and it is just that, with high quality foods and the character of some of the top restaurants in Hong Kong.
